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GOVERNOR PROPOSES BANNING CELLPHONES IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE STARTING NEXT FALL

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

HOW TIKTOK GREW FROM A FUN APP FOR TEENS INTO A POTENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that's probably because it has, at least if you're measuring via internet time. What's now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?

'ONCE IN A LIFETIME' SNOW HITS PARTS OF THE U.S. SOUTH

A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven't seen before.

Visa Status: Divisive

President Donald Trump's backing of the H-1B program for workers in specialty roles has split opinion across party lines. Here, we share two sides of the debate

The Man Behind Israel's Charm Offensive

Gideon Sa’ar wants to change the world’s perception of his country. Some say the Israeli foreign minister will need to be a real magician’ to pull it off

TRUMP, A POPULIST PRESIDENT, IS FLANKED BY TECH BILLIONAIRES AT HIS INAUGURATION

Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also happen to be among the world's richest men.

Top Private Hospitals in LATIN AMERICA and ASIA - 2025

PRIVATE HEALTH CARE IN ASIA AND LATIN America has earned global acclaim for offering world-class services across various specialties, particularly orthopedics and ophthalmology.

PARTING SHOT: Alan Cumming

AFTER THE MASSIVE SUCCESS OF THE TRAITORS LAST YEAR (STREAMING now on Peacock), host Alan Cumming knew this third season had to be bigger. “There was a pressure to not just repeat ourselves, it actually upped the ante.” And they did just that, with a more explosive cast and even wilder twists. “It is bigger. I’m sort of a cult leader. I’ve gone from just a dandy lord of the manor in his castle to official cult leader. I’m fine with it.” Cumming hosts a castle full of reality TV stars who all play a game of murder in the hope of winning upward of $250,000. But Cumming says their TV background has little to do with their success on The Traitors. “Everybody has this sort of myth that you have to be in one of those gamer shows to do well at this game, and it’s not true. Sometimes it’s actually good to have better social skills.” Last year, Cumming’s Emmy win ended RuPaul’s historic 8-year winning streak for RuPaul’s Drag Race. “I saw Ru and I went up to him and I just went, ‘I am so sorry.’ And he just went, ‘Con-drag-ulations.’ And I was like, ‘He said it!’” [laughs]

TESLA RECEIVES MORE THAN 100K MODEL Y JUNIPER ORDERS IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS, STARTS PRODUCTION AT GIGA BERLIN AFTER SHANGHAI

Tesla (TSLA) has received over 100,000 orders for the new design-refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper in just two weeks following its launch in key markets like China, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This overwhelming demand showcases Tesla's strong foothold in the global EV market and the immense popularity of its latest Model Y update.

TRUMP RESCINDS BIDEN'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON AI SAFETY IN ATTEMPT TO DIVERGE FROM HIS PREDECESSOR

Hours after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump made a symbolic mark on the future of artificial intelligence by repealing former President Joe Biden's guardrails for the fast-developing technology.But what comes next from Trump and how it will diverge from how his predecessor sought to safeguard Al technology remains unclear. The new administration didn't respond to requests for comment about the repealed Biden policy and even some of Trump's most enthusiastic tech industry supporters aren't so sure.

CHOKE POINT FOR CHINA

IS THE TAIWANESE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY - A SECURITY GUARANTEE FOR THE ISLAND OR JUST ANOTHER INCENTIVE FOR BEIJING TO CLAIM IT FOR ITS OWN?

NETFLIX'S BET ON LIVE EVENTS HELPED REEL IN 19 MILLION MORE SUBSCRIBERS IN HOLIDAY-SEASON QUARTER US

Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday-season quarter to help propel its earnings beyond analysts’ projections, capping the video streaming service’s best year yet in a sign that its expansion into live programming is paying off.

HOW SCIENTISTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE MAKING RESEARCH LABS AND FIELDWORK MORE ACCESSIBLE

The path to Lost Lake was steep and unpaved, lined with sharp rocks and holes.A group of scientists and students gingerly made their way, using canes or a helping hand to guide them. For those who couldn't make the trek, a drone brought the lake — blue and narrow — into view.

YOUR MONEY: 5 IDEAS FOR AVOIDING AN OVEREMPHASIS ON SHORT-TERM RESULTS

Recency bias is the tendency to place too much weight on the latest performance trends while giving short shrift to other factors, such as fundamentals, valuation, or long-term market averages.Market news, by definition, focuses on recent events rather than long-term trends. As a result, recent events are top of mind, easier to remember, and often play an outsize role in investment decision-making.But there are steps investors can take to guard against these tendencies:

LEWIS HAMILTON ARRIVES IN MARANELLO FOR HIS 1ST DAY AT FERRARI

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton arrived at Ferrari's headquarters this week to get down to work with his new team.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR EVS UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMP?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden. His order on Monday is consistent with pledges Trump made on the campaign trail to end what he calls a “preposterous” focus on EVs by Biden and other Democrats.

AI EXPERIMENT IN HALFPIPE JUDGING AT X GAMES WILL GIVE SNOWBOARDERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

The X Games will experiment judging halfpipe runs this week in Aspen using artificial intelligence, the cutting-edge technology that could someday play a role in the way subjectively judged sports are scored.

BANNING CELLPHONES IN SCHOOLS GAINS POPULARITY IN RED AND BLUE STATES

Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but the two have both been vocal supporters of an idea that’s been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the states: Students’ cellphones need to be banned during the school day.

Evolution: SHAPING THE NEXT WAVE OF APPLE TECHNOLOGY IN 2025

Apple faces a pivotal year in 2025, balancing innovation with market pressures. Efforts in mixed reality, Apple's generative Al project, the company's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge, and growth in its services division with platforms like TV+ will all play a role in elevating the firm.

TRUMP TO ANNOUNCE NEWLY FORMED PARTNERSHIP INVESTING $500B IN AI

President Donald Trump is announcing investments worth up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAl, Oracle and SoftBank.

BABY BLUES

China's low birth rate and aging population are ending any hopes BEIJING had of overtaking the U.S. as an economic giant

TAKE A 'MONEYBALL' APPROACH TO VISA REFORM

WHILE CLAIMS OF A “CIVIL WAR” within MAGA ranks may be exaggerated, a holiday exchange on X [formerly Twitter] underscored a growing fault line in the Republican Party between the working-class voters who propelled President Donald Trump back into power and the billionaire elites he's tapping to shape his administration.

Look of the Future

Experts share their predictions for how evolution might affect the appearance of humans in 50,000 years' time

Kenya Barris

KENYA BARRIS, THE EMMY-NOMINATED CRE-ator of Black-ish, knows that him teaming up with Malcolm Gladwell for the new Audible series The Unusual Suspects is a bit of an odd pairing. “We’re actually not as odd, but it’s an interesting combination.” And their guest list is just as diverse, from entertainment figures like Jimmy Kimmel and Ava DuVernay to renowned chef David Chang.

Q&A KERRY BROWN

Interview: KERRY BROWN

UNLEASHING OUR Extraordinary Capabilities

LYNNE McTAGGART is one of the central authorities on the new science of consciousness, and the award-winning author of seven books, including the internationally bestselling The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond, and The Power of Eight. Here, Lynne is interviewed by PURNIMA RAMAKRISHNAN about the transformative power of intention, the profound impact of group intention, and the potential for individuals to create significant change in their lives and the world.

The Sacredness of Human Development

CHRISTIANNA DEICHMANN is the Director of Education at the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), where she educates both professionals and parents on fostering the most nurturing environments for welcoming new life into the world. She is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. With a multidisciplinary approach, Christianna blends Craniosacral Therapy, massage, and pre- and perinatal psychology into her holistic practice. Her work uniquely combines science and spirituality.In part 2 of this interview, Christianna continues to shares her expertise with DR. SNEHAL DESHPANDE, a Developmental Therapist, PPNE, and the Director of Heartfulness Family Connect Programs, offering a rich dialogue on Birth Trauma and Obstetrical Intervention.

Musk Criticizes AI Project Backed By Trump

President's close ally raises questions on funding, spars online with OpenAI chief

Drug Violence Surges in Colombia

The war over cocaine between armed groups in northeastern Colombia has killed about 80 people in recent days and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, signaling a likely end to President Gustavo Petro's plans to sign peace accords with drug-trafficking groups.

The Most Valuable Program In College Football Is Ohio State

OHIO STATE just won the right to call itself college football's national champions by stomping Notre Dame. But even before they took down the Fighting Irish, the Buckeyes had already earned an even more lucrative title.